Re: Laser 128

[john1970@iamerica.net]

On 1997-12-14 piazza@servtech.com said:
   >Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
   >I also just got a Laser 128, and I think the equivalent is a
   >non-enhanced Apple IIe, the slot on the side is a expansion port
   >like the Apples have. And the drive is a 140k SsSd.
   >You didn't happen to mention the cables that came with it, so I am
   >going to assume that you already have a din-5 to db25 connector for
   >a modem. You can go to www (or ftp).apple.asimov.net for some great
   >programs in standard .dsk format.
   I've got a 5-pin DIN to db25 connector, as well as external 5 1/4"
   and what apears to be a CGA (rgb) monitor... I have a feeling though
   that I will either have to swap out the 5 1/4" with the external or
   play with the drive speed, because at the moment, it refuses to
   format any disk (unless I'm using the command wrong, I tried
   INITIALIZE, INITIALIZE 0, and INITIALIZE "TEST"  (they all apear to
   work, but gives I/O Error.... I also am waiting for a friend to find
   a Apple Pro-DOS or Apple DOS disk (the disk I got from the owner have
   games and print shop, etc. but no Pro-DOS or DOS disk...)

   >Once there look for a program called "ADT121.zip" (or something
   >like it). Snag it, make up the cable that it requires (cheep) and
   >read the instructions on moving the xfer program to the Laser.
   >After that you can have your pick of any file in the /image/
   >directory of apple.asimov.net
   >Get ProTERM. I think it is the best.
   >Hope this helps, my setup works just great.
   >Look in the FAQ for pinouts if you haven't a cable, the port
   >assignments are the same as a IIc:
   >http://www.visi.com/~nathan/a2/faq/
   Thanks for the info, I'll check it out... I also have a serial card
   for the Apple, but don't have the manual at the moment, and forgot
   the name of it (I once had the original BOX, but can't find it...)
   It has a small dip switch in the top right corner for setting the
   baud rate.... Though that leaves another question to wonder about on
   its card (the cable to connect to the modem doesn't have any markings
   for what Pin1 is...No Arrow on the connector, no Red Stripe, etc.
   Weird...

Johnny@cyberdude.com

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